Wearable RFID storage devices

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices related to a multifunctional digital data storage device which is wearable by the user as a decorative ornament. A wearable device, such as a ring or a wristwatch, is equipped with a transceiver, a storage module, and an antenna. The storage module contains identification data, financial information, and other data which may be used to activate accounts, open digital locks, make payments for transactions at retailers, as well as facilitate other transactions. The device may also be provided with other capabilities such as a heart rate monitor.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to wearable wireless storage devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multifunctional wearable storage device which can be used to store a user's financial information, and which can be used to activate or actuate an assortment of specifically designed locking devices.BACKGROUND[0002]The computer and communications revolution of the early 21st century has given the world numerous advancements that have made life easier and more convenient for the common man. However, these advancements and the devices and enhancements they bring have also made life, in some senses, more complicated as well. Differing technologies as well as the different requirements for these technologies now require that a person have multiple devices, cards, and accoutrements to have the convenience that technology brings.[0003]Smart cards have become ubiquitous due to the boom in cell / mobile phone technology and their adoption by major cred...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a wearable digital data storage device that can be used as a decorative ornament by the user. The device contains a nonvolatile storage medium for storing digital information, an antenna for receiving and transmitting the information, and transceiver circuitry for receiving and transmitting the information. The device only transmits the information when activated by a preconfigured reader device. The invention also provides a lock system that can be unlocked using a digital key stored on a wearable device. The lock system includes an optional interior touch activated switch and an exterior touch activated switch, as well as activation circuitry for activating and communicating with the device. The invention also provides an antenna assembly and a method for assembling a multi-layered flexible circuit based device.

Problems solved by technology

However, these advancements and the devices and enhancements they bring have also made life, in some senses, more complicated as well.

One of the biggest drawbacks of smart cards is that they must be carried in a pocket, wallet, purse or other container, thereby increasing the likelihood of the card or cards being forgotten at home, lost, or stolen.

Because of how the cards must be carried, a specific card may be missing for several days to several weeks before its absence is noticed.

This potential delay in cancelling and replacing the lost card significantly increases the risk of incurring liability for unauthorized use during this time period.

Though some headsets are quite small, even the smallest headset still occupies storage / carrying space when not in use.

Furthermore, unless one is willing to constantly wear the headset, the headset still needs to be located when receiving a call.

One drawback is that they often require the user to move his hands off the keyboard in order to move the cursor to a different position.

This raises the risk of the remote control devices being dropped, misplaced, lost, or having their batteries drained due to lack of use, thereby rendering them unusable.

Another drawback is in the physical layout and incompatibility of the various remote control devices.

It should be noted that even though the inconsistency of layouts drawback is somewhat addressed by the use of a hand held universal remote, universal remotes also suffer from the risk of being dropped, misplaced, lost or having no power when needed.

All are designed for transitory or temporary use and subject to movement artifacts.

The most common style, consisting of a chest mounted strap transmitter coupled with a wrist mounted receiver, requires the user to partially disrobe in order to install the strap across the chest, with the result that this type of monitor is only practical during physical exercise or training.

However, this technology still requires users to carry separate keycards, fobs, and other devices for each lock that needs to be accessed.

As can be imagined, the plethora of devices can cause confusion and inconvenience to the user.

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